Chicago Bulls (62-20) vs. Indiana Pacers (37-45)

Chicago Bulls (62-20) vs. Indiana Pacers (37-45)

Chicago Bulls (62-20) vs. Indiana Pacers (37-45)

The Bulls are the surprise of the NBA this season and Derrick Rose will undoubtedly become the MVP. Chicago has the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and therefore has the luxury of playing a young Pacer team that makes the playoffs with a below .500 record. This series on paper should go fast for the Bulls.

Chicago only lost a game against a Central Division rival and that was with Indiana on March 18, when the Pacers scored 115 points.

That number right there lets you know this series will be rapid for the Bulls. Chicago is the best defensive team in basketball, ranking near the top in every category. The Pacers, although long and physical, will suffer against the Bulls with their inability to move the ball – only ranking 28th in assists this season.

The Bulls are hungry and playing the best basketball in the NBA. The Pacers’ only hope is to employ a zone for most of this series and hope for the best.